Vietnamese Beef Salad (Flat Belly Diet Recipe)

Name: Vietnamese Beef Salad (Flat Belly Diet Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce, reduced sodium; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chili paste; 1/2 lb flank steak; 6 cups mixed greens; 1 cup sweet basil; 1 cup cilantro leaf; 1 red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 1/4 cups); 2 large English seedless cucumbers, with peel, julienned (about 4 c); 4 medium carrots, julienned (about 2 c); 1/2 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts (MUFA, chopped)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup soy sauce, reduced sodium
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili paste
1/2 lb flank steak
6 cups mixed greens
1 cup sweet basil
1 cup cilantro leaf
1 red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 1/4 cups)
2 large English seedless cucumbers, with peel, julienned (about 4 c)
4 medium carrots, julienned (about 2 c)
1/2 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts (MUFA, chopped)

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COMBINE soy sauce, lime juice, water, sugar, garlic, and chile paste in medium bowl. Whisk to blend. Pour 3 tablespoons into a resealable plastic bag. Cover and refrigerate the remaining dressing. Add steak to bag, seal, and turn to coat. Chill 30 minutes to marinate.
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HEAT grill or broiler to medium-high heat. Grill steak 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until medium-rare. Let rest 5 minutes and slice thinly at an angle, across the grain.
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PLACE greens, basil, and cilantro in large bowl and toss. Evenly divide mixture among 4 plates. Sprinkle on onion, cucumbers, and carrots. Top with sliced steak, drizzle salad with reserved dressing, and sprinkle with peanuts.
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Nutritional Info Per Serving.
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323 cal, 22 g pro, 30 g carb, 8 g fiber, 14.5 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 21 mg chol, 654 mg sodium.
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Make It a Flat Belly Diet Meal!
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Serve with 1 cup of seedless grapes for an additional 60 calories.

381

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup soy sauce, reduced sodium, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Beef Salad (Flat Belly Diet Recipe) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!